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Owner description: Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is among the world's best tropical botanic gardens. Here you will find internationally renowned collections of cycads, flowering trees, tropical fruits, vines, aroids and endangered species, which provide a living laboratory for scientists, and the opportunity of discovery for everyone. In addition, Fairchild has the largest palm collection in the U.S. and is also the keeper of the National Palm Collection as designated by the American Public Gardens Associations.
With its beautiful paths, vistas and outstanding horticultural displays, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden provides every visitor with an unforgettable experience.

This was a great stop and well worth the $25 entry fee. I recommend taking the tram trip to see the grounds and get the information about the gardens first. It also gives you the lay of the land. It was super enjoyable.

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Fairchild Garden is a beautiful escape right outside of Miami. It is well worth it to rent a car and explore Coral Gables on the way there. While the admission ticket is a little steep ($25 per person) it is worth it. Plan to spend enough time there to take the tram ride so you can learn about all the plants, including the African sausage tree, which was my personal favorite! There are a few places to get a bite to eat which is nice to sit and enjoy the scenery but the food is nothing to write home about.

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I had not been there before, so they held up the trolley for me, which is a very good first thing to do when you get there. Get ready to see some wild life in their natural settings. The trolley tour helps to point out current visitors not to miss while you are there.

2 great surprises were an art installation for Art Basel '13 and 2 Chihuly intallations.

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Very well maintained and run garden. The new butterfly exhibit is lovely. The docents in the garden are friendly and knowledgeable. The addition of all the orchids is welcomed. The free, with admission, tram ride gives a very nice overview of the gardens.Worth the trip, ours was 60 miles.

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